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title: Anmore building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost in Anmore?"
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# Anmore building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Anmore?

**Short answer:** In Anmore a building permit costs $21 per $1,000 of construction value up to $5,000 (minimum $75), with lower rates on higher values. You first pay a non-refundable $500 application fee, which is deducted from the permit fee if the permit is approved.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** $500 application fee (deducted from the permit fee if approved), then a fee based on construction value, starting at $21 per $1,000 with a $75 minimum. A refundable security deposit applies.  
**How long:** After approval the Village sends an invoice for the permit fees.  
**Where:**
- Online: Cloudpermit (pay the application fee here), https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/
- Email: Building inquiries, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- In person: Community Hub front desk, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** Construction up to $5,000: $21 per $1,000, with a $75 minimum. A non-refundable $500 building permit application fee (including plumbing) is paid first; if the permit is approved it is deducted from the permit fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Building Permits](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction up to $5,000.00 $21.00 per $1,000 (min $75.00)" … "Building Permit Application Fee including Plumbing $500.00" … "If permit is approved the application fee is deducted from permit fees"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on construction value: up to $5,000: $21 per $1,000 (min $75); $5,001 to $20,000: $15 per $1,000 plus $75; $20,001 to $100,000: $11 per $1,000 plus $600; $100,001 to $500,000: $8 per $1,000 plus $1,350; over $500,000: $7 per $1,000 plus $2,500. The Building Official sets the value; an owner may use a quantity surveyor's value instead.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Permit Fees](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction from $5,001.00 to $20,000.00 $15.00 per $1,000 + base fee of" … "Construction from $20,001.00 to $100,000.00 $11.00 per $1,000 + base fee of" … "Construction from $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $8.00 per $1,000 + base fee of" … "Construction from $500,001.00 and over $7.00 per $1,000 + base fee of"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 15.2](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building permit fees are calculated based on the building value determined by the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** Building permit application fee (including plumbing) $500; plumbing permit application only $75. Both are non-refundable. If the permit is approved, the application fee is deducted from the permit fees. The plan-processing part of the fee is forfeited if the permit cannot be issued within 180 days.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Application Fees](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application Fee including Plumbing $500.00" … "Plumbing Permit Application Fee only $75.00" … "If permit is approved the application fee is deducted from permit fees"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 12.4](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "permit fee forfeited when the permit cannot be issued within 180 days of the date of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Demolition: $100 up to 56 m², $350 over 56 m². Plumbing fixtures $20 each (minimum $75). Fireplaces and solid fuel appliances $360 each. Re-inspection after the second inspection $120. Construction before a permit: double the permit fee. Security deposit refundable at occupancy: $5,000 for work under $100,000, $10,000 otherwise.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit Fee for a demolition of a building or structure 56m2 $100.00" … "Plumbing fixtures $20.00 per fixture (min. $75.00)" … "Construction prior to issuance of a building permit Double the permit fees" … "Re-Inspection Fee after second consecutive inspection (3rd $120.00" … "For Building Permits less than $100,000.00 value of $5,000.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** Pay the application fee in Cloudpermit before review starts. After approval you get an invoice for the permit fees, including the refundable security deposit. Pay in person at the Community Hub front desk (cheque, cash or debit), by cheque (mail or Hub mail slot), or by Visa or Mastercard through OptionPay (third-party fees apply, only after an invoice number is issued).
  - Source: [Cloudpermit, How to Apply](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)
  - Official wording: "Once approved, you’ll receive an invoice for the permit fees, which includes the refundable security deposit amount." … "In-person at the Anmore Community Hub front desk by cheque, cash, or debit." … "VISA or Mastercard through the online payment service OptionPay."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (Inspection Services Department: Building Permits including Plumbing), consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 723-2025; Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, Part 15
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 723-2025"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 15.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit and field review fees, deposits, security and liability insurance coverage"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore charges building permit fees under Schedule A of its [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) and Part 15 of the [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf). The fee is based on the value of the construction. The Building Official sets the value, but an owner may use a quantity surveyor's value instead.

| Construction value | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $5,000 | $21 per $1,000 (minimum $75) |
| $5,001 to $20,000 | $15 per $1,000 plus $75 |
| $20,001 to $100,000 | $11 per $1,000 plus $600 |
| $100,001 to $500,000 | $8 per $1,000 plus $1,350 |
| Over $500,000 | $7 per $1,000 plus $2,500 |

## Steps

1. Pay the non-refundable application fee in Cloudpermit before the review starts: $500 for a building permit (including plumbing), or $75 for a plumbing permit on its own.
2. If the permit is approved, the application fee is deducted from the permit fees.
3. After approval you receive an invoice for the permit fees, including the refundable security deposit.
4. Pay in person at the Community Hub front desk (cheque, cash or debit), by cheque (mail or the Hub mail slot), or by Visa or Mastercard through OptionPay. Third-party fees apply to OptionPay, and it can be used only after an invoice number is issued.

## Good to know

- The plan-processing part of the application fee is forfeited if the permit cannot be issued within 180 days.
- Demolition is $100 up to 56 m² and $350 over 56 m². Plumbing fixtures are $20 each (minimum $75). Fireplaces and solid fuel appliances are $360 each. A re-inspection after the second inspection is $120.
- Starting construction before you have a permit doubles the permit fee.
- The security deposit, refunded at occupancy, is $5,000 for work under $100,000 and $10,000 otherwise.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)

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## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bylaw-608-2019-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-2025-11-21.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/) (read 2026-11-08)

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